When does courtship begin?

[curiousgrace]

How long does it take for a man to realize he would like to begin a courtship with a woman?

I have known this guy for awhile who I see at Church every now and then. I think he may be interested in me given he has given me a few hints that he is interested but he has not asked me on a date or for my phone number yet.

 

[Mtatum1958]

Oh, sometime between the first date and a proposal! I don’t know that there is a meaningful average, let alone a standard. Even the same man in different relationships will respond differently. For me, and I assume many, it was a gradual process of friendship growing into something much closer and intimate.

 

[1ke]

If he’s interested he will act.

If you are interested, you could act.

There is no answer to your question because it’s unique to each person. This particular guy may never act. Or he may act tomorrow.

 

[Irishmom2]

he has given me a few hints that he is interested but he has not asked me on a date or for my phone number yet.

Maybe he is unsure whether you are interested in him. You could suggest getting coffee sometime. Instead of waiting around to find out if he is interested, you will know.

 

[Peeps]

Courtship? Are you talking about a relationship that is intended to lead up to marriage?

You will hopefully go out with and be friends with a lot of men who will never “court” you, but just enjoy your company, as you enjoy his company.

Why not just date first? For fun and friendship, not romance. Not yet, anyway.

 

[0Scarlett_nidiyilii]

The relationship starts when both people say it does.

 

[LaughingBoy1503]

Courtship I guess is the entire period where a guy and gal are interested in each other and acting on those interests to form a relationship leading to marriage. I am not a fan of the word personally. People get caught up on it because it sounds nicer than “dating” or “talking to someone” but it’s the same thing only sounds prettier. Keep in mind that this is just my opinion.

If he has not acted on his interest then there is no courtship. You have three choices. You can wait for him to make a move… Give him hints in hopes he will understand that you like him and then wait for him to make a move, or you can make a move. Two of the three take courage but it is as simple as that.